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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,853.55, 334,337.96 and 130,502.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,853.55, 334,337.96 and 130,502.89 is: 195,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,853.55 : 334,337.96 = 130,502.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,853.55/334,337.96 = 130,502.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,853.55x = 334,337.96 × 130,502.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,853.55x = 43,632,070,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632,070,589.21/222,853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,788.09

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